In a large pot, over medium heat, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in the milk. Heat through, but do not boil. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or peppermint schnapps! Store any leftovers covered in the fridge. (Recipe doubles easily.)

Line your counter with waxed or parchmant paper. Use the biggest bowl (or pot) you own to stir together the pretzels, cereals, M's, and peanuts. In a separate, small bowl melt the white chocolate chips and canola oil in the microwave, until smooth.Slowly pour the metled white chocolate over the cereal mixture and stir gently, but quickly. (I know... slowly pour, but quickly stir.) (This always seems to take more than 2 hands and just skip trying to use a spatula or spoon. Put your clean hands right on in there.)Spread onto the papered counter and allow to cool. (I usually fuss with it a bit while it is warm. I try to stick the M&M's that never get any coating onto something already sticky. I break apart the really big blobs, but even if you do nothing, the stuff will be yummy.)Store in an airtight container.

I think you're all ready for visitors! Your decorations look great and the family picture is very nice! I've never seen party mix with cinnamon cereal in it. I'll have to try it! Thanks for the behind the scenes tour - it was a fun one!

Such a beautiful family feel about the place. The hot chocolate looks yum, but a little warm here in New Zealand to try any now, so maybe I will leave till wintertime next year and see how it goes then.Merry Christmas

Isn't this fun? I love that we can share our homes with each other online for Christmas. I always love to see family involved with getting ready. You have a beautiful family! Many blessings to you this Christmas. Thank you for stopping by Heart Choices and leaving a comment. BTW, you can purchase Lisa Welchel's book on my sidebar from amazon or of course, you can always get it at the bookstore. I really do highly reccommend it for teaching children and ...big kids like me! :)

Judy, girl, you are so good! I just love this blog! Your home looks great and your guys look so handsome. How did you ever manage everyone's faces to be clean all at the same time? LOL... You may have inspired me to update my blog... check it out!

Oh my sweet missed friend! This was so great. Every single thing was so precious, I don't even know which to comment on. I love the family photo and expect one to find it's way to my mailbox to adorn my kitchen counter with. I love you guys & miss you terribly!P.S. Alli is 4 wks today w/o a seizure! Praise God!